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SOUTHERN  STUDENT  CONFERENCE 

Blue  Ridge,  North  Carolina,  June  15-24, 1923 


600  students  and  professors  are  expected  to  attend  tKe  annual  Student  Conference  in  1923.    This  gathering  is  one  of 
the  greatest  events  of  the  college  ytear  -  the  one  real  all-Southern  college  tradition. 


SOUTHERN  STUDENT  CONFERENCE 

THE  PLACE 

THE  Blue  Ridge  Association  grounds,  where  the  Southern  Student  Conference  is  held,  are  located  fifteen  miles  east 
of  Asheville  on  the  Southern  Railway.   They  are  in  one  of  the  most  beautiful  sections  of  the  South.   The  glory  of 
the  mountains  with  their  wonderful  sunsets,  the  wildness  of  the  forests  and  the  beauty  of  the  streams  make  this  an 
ideal  spot  for  the  gathering  of  this  large  group  of  students  each  year.    The  many  hikes  and  mountain  climbs  reveal  a 
beauty  and  majesty  truly  enchanting.    Added  to  this  grandeur  is  the  variety  and  type  of  the  flora — a  challenge  to  every 
lover  of  nature. 

Blue  Ridge  owns  1,391  acres  of  virgin  forest,  36  buildings,  including  a  large  auditorium,  swimming  pool,  baseball 
grounds  and  tennis  courts. 

RECREATION 

In  order  to  make  the  afternoon  recreation  program  more  complete  and  to  insure  the  best  use  of  this  time,  one  of  the 
finest  Christian  college  coaches  of  the  South  is  to  have  charge  of  the  entire  program.  This  will  include  not  only  organ- 
ized climbs  and  hikes,  but  such  athletic  contests  as  tennis,  volley  ball,  baseball,  track  and  swimming. 

The  popularity  of  the  after-supper  half-hour  song-fest  last  year  assures  its  having  a  permanent  place  on  the  program 
again  this  year.  The  wholesome  and  enriching  fellowships  of  these  afternoon  hours  together  in  recreational  activities  are 
rare  privileges. 

Another  definite  phase  of  one's  rebuilding  is  realized  in  the  more  quiet  times  of  meditation  in  the  out-of-way  places 
about  the  grounds.  Here  many  seek  to  be  alone  a  time  each  day  to  meditate  over  their  own  problems  and  the  great 
experiences  of  the  passing  days. 

THE  DATE  AND  PERSONNEL 

This  year's  conference  begins  with  the  evening  session  on  the  15th  of  June  and  closes  on  the  evening  of  the  24th.  As 
in  previous  years,  the  personnel  will  include  college  preparatory  students,  professors,  ministers,  and  Association  secretaries. 
Special  feature  are  to  be  prepared  for  each  group. 

Every  Y.  M.  C.  A.  president  should  feel  it  an  obligation  to  attend  this  conference;  in  fact,  every  member  of  the 
cabinets  and  friendship  councils  should  attend,  for  it  is  one  of  the  real  opportunities  for  securing  that  training  necessary 
for  efficiency  in  the  local  Association  work. 

PROGRAM 


The  ten  days  of  study,  expansion  of  mind,  body  and  soul  are 
full  of  hard  work  and  healthful  recreation. 
The  formal  schedule  is  as  follows: 

MORNING  HOURS 

8:30 —  9:20 — Bible  Study. 

9:30 — 10:20 — Forum  of  Student  Problems. 
10:30 — 11:20 — Life  Work  Institutes. 
11 :3d — 12:30 — Inspirational  Addresses. 


AFTERNOON  HOURS 
1:30 —  2:30 — Quiet  Hour. 
2:30—  5:30 — Athletics,  Hikes,  etc. 

EVENING  HOURS 
7:00 —  8:00 — Addresses  on  Opportunities  for  Life  Investment. 
8:15—  9:00— Study  of  World  Problems. 

9:00 —  9:30 — Meeting  by  College  or  State  Delegations  to 
Summarize  the  Results  of  the  Day. 


BIBLE  STUDY 


The  remarkable  success  of  the  Bible  Study  methods  used  last  year  at  Blue  Ridge  and  the  increased  fruit  that  has 
been  borne  in  the  number  of  men  who  have  been  doing  effective  Bible  study  in  our  colleges  this  year,  call  for  a  continua- 
tion of  this  same  program  with  increased  efficiency. 

Under  trained  leadership,  the  entire  conference  will  meet  in  small  groups  led  by  students.  A  book  prepared  espe- 
cially for  classes  of  this  kind  will  be  used  as  the  text.  Special  arrangements  will  be  made  for  the  groups  of  preparatory 
students,  ministers  and  faculty  members. 

THE  WORLD  PROBLEM  COURSES 

This  group  of  courses  will  include  the  study  of  fundamentals  of  belief,  rural  problems,  industrial  problems,  inter- 
racial problems,  international  problems,  and  studies  of  special  areas,  such  as  Europe,  Asia,  and  South  America. 

PROFESSORS  AND  MINISTERS 

For  a  number  of  years  a  group  of  professors  and  ministers,  representing  fifty  or  more  different  colleges,  has  been 
meeting  in  connection  with  the  Southern  Student  Conference.  This  group  has  had  as  its  main  object  the  study  of  problems 
of  race  relations  in  the  South  and  the  obligation  of  the  colleges  to  meet  this  great  issue.  It  is  expected  that  a  number  of 
the  members  of  the  University  Race  Commission  will  meet  with  this  group  this  year.  In  addition  to  these  studies  the  pro- 
fessors and  ministers  will  have  an  opportunity  to  study  the  development  of  student  leadership  in  the  colleges  and  get 
a  thorough  conception  of  the  program  of  the  Student  Association. 

PREPARATORY  SCHOOL  STUDENTS 

There  will  be  special  classes  in  Bible  study,  world  problems,  personal  problems,  lectures,  and  Association  methods 
classes  for  those  from  the  preparatory  schools.  This  work  will  be  in  the  hands  of  experienced  leaders  in  preparatory  school 
work. 

OLDER  BOYS'  LIFE  WORK  CONFERENCE 

Purpose — To  help  one  decide  the  all-important  question  of  life  work;  to  broaden  one's  views  by  studies  into  the 
needs  of  the  world;  to  deepen  one's  spiritual  life  through  daily  Bible  Study,  meditation,  and  personal  conferences;  to  in- 
spire one  to  attain,  through  addresses  by  nationally  known  speakers;  to  gain  new  friendships  with  other  fellows,  with 
leaders,  and  a  renewed  friendship  with  the  Christ. 

Who  May  Go — The  number  is  limited  by  reason  of  the  annual  Southern  Student  Conference  which  meets  at  the 
same  time  and  place.  Any  older  fellow,  16  years  or  over,  endorsed  by  his  pastor,  school  superintendent  or  Y.  M.  C.  A. 
Secretary  is  eligible  to  attend.  The  conference  is  intended  primarily,  however,  for  High  School  Seniors  and  older  fin- 
ployed  boys,  who  would  not  be  cared  for  in  State  Hi-Y  Training  Camp  Conferences.  Registrations  will  be  accepted  in 
the  order  received,  if  accompanied  by  program  fee  of  $5.00,  until  the  allowed  number  is  reached. 

The  Life  Work  Conference  delegates  will  meet  with  the  Student  Group  for  the  morning  inspirational  address  at 
1 1  :30  and  for  the  Life  Investment  address  at  7  o'clock.    The  other  sessions  will  be  separate. 


FOREIGN  STUDENTS 


It  is  hoped  that  every  foreign  student  in  the  Southern  colleges  will  be  present  at  the  conference.  It  is  not  required 
that  these  men  be  Protestant  Christians.  We  only  ask  that  they  come  with  open  minds,  willing  to  see  and  hear  what 
Christianity  has  for  college  men.  One  entire  evening  program  will  be  given  by  these  visiting  students.  There  will 
also  be  special  classes  and  special  leadership  for  them. 

As  was  done  last  year,  we  are  able,  through  the  help  of  the  Friendship  Relations  Committee  of  the  Associations,  to 
furnish  $10  on  the  entertainment  expenses  of  such  students.   Foreign  students  are  never  charged  a  program  fee. 

MEDICAL,  MINISTERIAL,  ENGINEERING,  AND  AGRICULTURAL  STUDENTS 

For  each  of  these  groups  highly  specialized  courses  are  prepared  under  leadership  adapted  to  these  particular  fields.  It 
is  hoped  to  bring  in  some  outstanding  men  in  each  of  these  fields  to  lead  these  classes  and  address  these  groups.  Special 
announcements  concerning  this  will  be  sent  out  later. 

SPEAKERS  AND  LEADERS 

In  the  last  hour  in  the  morning  and  the  after-dinner  hour  in  the  evening,  there  are  presented  the  finest  opportunities 
of  the  entire  conference,  when  one  hears  some  of  America's  best  speakers  in  a  series  of  addresses.  These  cover  the  great 
questions  facing  men  during  their  college  days.  Every  speaker  will  have  a  vital  message  for  the  delegates.  Among  those 
who  have  promised  to  be  present  are  the  following: 

Dr.  A.  Herbert  Gray,  one  of  the  best  known  preachers  of  Scotland,  author  of  "As  Tommy  Sees  Us,"  and  "The  Chris- 
tian Adventure."  He  was  one  of  the  most  useful  chaplains  with  the  British  forces  during  the  war.  For  the  past  year  he 
has  been  leading  special  campaigns  in  the  British  Councils. 

Ralph  Harlow,  a  Secretary  of  the  American  Board  of  Commissioners  for  Foreign  Commissions,  and  for  several  years 
one  of  the  most  widely  useful  missionaries  in  the  Near  East,  especially  in  work  among  students  and  educators. 

Arthur  Rugh,  for  several  years  Senior  Student  Secretary  for  the  Y.  M.  C.  A.  work  in  China,  now  doing  graduate 
work  at  Oberlin  Theological  Seminary. 

J.  Stitt  Wilson,  lecturer,  student  of  Industrial  and  Labor  problems,  former  mayor  of  Berkeley,  California.  Has 
spoken  to  a  larger  number  of  students  across  the  United  States  during  the  past  two  years  than  any  other  speaker.  No 
living  man  better  deserves  the  title  which  the  students  on  the  Coast  gave  him  at  their  recent  conference,  "The  Prophet 
of  the  New  Day." 

Eugene  Barnett,  National  Student  Secretary  of  China.    Formerly  Student  Secretary  at  University  of  North  Carolina. 
Robert  E.  Speer,  Secretary  of  the  Foreign  Mission  Board  of  the  Presbyterian  Church,  and  President  of  the  Federal 
Council  of  Churches. 

Dr.  W.  D.  Weatherford,  President  Southern  College  of  Young  Men's  Christian  Associations. 
Dr.  O.  E.  Brown,  Dean  of  the  Vanderbilt  School  of  Religion,  Nashville,  Tenn. 

Dr.  C.  G.  Hounshell,  Educational  Secretary,  Board  of  Missions,  Methodist  Episcopal  Church,  South,  Nashville,  Tenn. 
Mr.  Jackson  Davis,  General  Field  Agent  of  the  General  Education  Board,  Richmond,  Va. 


Dr.  Henry  H.  Sweets,  Secretary  of  Ministerial  Supply  and  Relief,  Southern  Presbyterian  Church,  Louisville,  Ky. 
Prof.  George  Carver,  of  Tuskegee  Institute,  one  of  the  foremost  scientists  of  the  present  day.    He  will  bring  with  him 
an  exhibit  which  will  be  of  special  interest  to  students  of  science. 
A  number  of  other  speakers  and  leaders  will  be  added  later. 

GENERAL  INFORMATION 

Blue  Ridge  is  our  postoffice;  Black  Mountain,  N.  C,  is  the  express  and  telegraph  office. 

Tourist  tickets  are  on  sale  to  Asheville  and  Black  Mountain  each  day  of  the  summer,  good  returning  Octobei  I. 
Special  round-trip  ticket  on  sale  June  14-15,  sold  on  identification  certificate  plan. 

Auto  service  from  Black  Mountain  to  Blue  Ride  is  50  cents.  The  Black  Mountain  Auto  Company  is  the  Blue 
Ridge  official  company  for  passenger  service,  and  Brown  Brothers  are  the  official  baggagemen.  Be  sure  to  ask  for  these 
men.    Baggage  rate,  60  cents. 

Blue  Ridge  has  a  book  store,  a  soda  fountain,  a  steam  laundry,  pressing  equipment,  photographic  finishing  rooms,  a 
barber  shop,  and  a  garage  for  storage  of  cars. 

A  trained  nurse  is  in  attendance,  and  physicians  are  within  a  few  minutes'  reach.  We  do  not  receive  sick  people, 
invalids  or  tubercular  persons.    Children  recovering  from  contagious  diseases  will  not  be  received. 

Building  and  grounds  are  lighted  from  our  own  electric  plant. 

Blue  Ridge  has  unsurpassed  water  supply,  with  ample  hot  and  cold  water  for  bath  facilities. 

Work  in  our  buildings  is  done  by  high-grade  college  men  and  women,  insuring  neatness  and  efficiency.  No  tipping 
allowed. 

The  bitulithic  cement  road  from  Asheville  to  Black  Mountain  brings  Asheville  within  forty  minutes  of  Blue  Ridge. 

Those  desiring  to  stay  over  after  noon  of  June  25  should  make  reservation  on  or  after  May  1.  Reservations  will 
be  made  in  order  of  receipt  of  application  after  May  1  so  far  as  space  permits. 

No  delegate  to  the  conference  should  arrive  before  noon  of  June  15,  since  the  buildings  are  filled  to  the  limit  with 
college  women  up  to  that  hour.  The  conference  program  opens  on  the  evening  of  June  15  at  7:30  o'clock,  and  every 
delegate  should  plan  to  be  present  at  that  opening  session.  Any  man  who  fails  to  attend  that  session  will  be  seriously 
handicapped  in  getting  under  way  in  the  conference. 

Program  fee  of  $5  should  be  sent  in  advance  with  a  request  for  reservation.  The  reservations  are  made  in  order  of 
application.  In  case  the  registrant  cannot  come,  the  program  fee  will  be  returned,  if  notification  is  given  by  June  10. 
After  that  the  fee  will  not  be  returned ;  but  if  the  registrant  does  not  come,  the  receipt,  if  presented  during  the  con- 
ference, will  be  countersigned  and  will  be  good  for  use  for  the  next  year's  conference.  Fees  are  not  transferable  after  June 
10.  In  case  your  Association  has  a  countersigned  program  fee  receipt  from  the  1922  conference,  it  should  be  sent  in  as 
a  program  fee  for  a  new  delegate  in  lieu  of  a  check.  Program  fee  receipts  should  be  brought  by  delegates  to  the  con- 
ference in  every  case  and  presented  to  the  Registrar  before  receiving  room  assignment. 

No  student  should  accept  financial  help  to  represent  his  Association  unless  he  can  arrive  on  time  for  the  opening  session 
and  remain  through  the  entire  conference. 

This  conference  is  a  working  conference.  It  is  designed  to  train  leaders  in  Christian  work.  Consequently,  it  is  in- 
advisable to  bring  non-Christian  men  in  delegations  unless  these  men  are  interested  in  and  investigating  Christian  life. 


The  spirit  of  the  conference  will  be  largely  determined  by  the  spirit  of  the  delegates  coming.  It  is  urged,  therefore, 
that  all  delegates  shall  be  earnest  in  prayer  that  this  meeting  be  attended  by  wonderful  blessing  to  all. 

Further  information  and  additional  copies  of  this  booklet  may  be  had  by  writing  vour  State  Student  Secretary  or 
J.  E.  Johnson,  State  Student  Secretary,  Y.  M.  C.  A.,  Columbia,  S.  C. 

The  expenses  at  Blue  Ridge  are  a  $5  program  fee,  which  helps  to  carry  the  program  of  the  conference,  and  board 
and  room  for  ten  days,  two  in  a  room,  without  bath,  $25  each,  or  $2.75  by  the  day;  two  in  a  room,  with  bath,  $30  each, 
or  $3-75  by  the  day. 

1923  BLUE  RIDGE  CONFERENCES 

!  Southern  Student  Conference,  Y.  M. 
C.  A.,  June  15-24. 

Southern  Student  Conference,  Y.  W. 
C.  A.,  June  5-14. 

Missionary  Education  Conference, 
June  26-July  5. 

Community  Conference,  Y.  W.  C.  A., 
July  6-15. 

Southern  Industrial  Conference,  Y. 
M.  C.  A.,  August  2-4. 

Southern  Summer  School,  Y.  M.  C. 
A.,  July  i8-August  1. 

Southern  Summer  School  of  Social 
Service  and  Christian  Workers,  August 
6-31. 

Southern  College  of  Y.  M.  C.  A., 
Summer  Quarter,  June  15-August  30. 

SCY  Camp  for  Boys  under  18,  June 
29-August  24. 


RAILROAD  STATION,  BLACK  MOU NTAI N, N.C.- N EAR  ASH  EV I  LIE 


